Consultant Psychiatrist Inpatient & Community Forensics

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Mapperley

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Posted

7 weeks ago

About the role

Your expertise can change lives. At Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we believe in care that goes beyond treatment—it’s about compassion, respect, and trust. If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love you to join us as a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist in our Low Secure and Community Forensic Directorate.

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of our community, supporting people through their recovery journey and helping them build brighter futures. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and inclusion, delivering care across a range of specialist services:

Community Forensic Service

Inpatient services at Wells Road Centre

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Our Values in Action: We put people first—patients and colleagues alike. Compassion and respect aren’t just words; they’re how we work every day.

Support That Matters: From structured mentoring for new consultants to a strong peer network, you’ll never feel alone in your role.

Flexibility: Full-time is ideal, but we’re open to conversations about flexible working.

Person specification

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
MRCPsych or equivalent
Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in Forensic Psychiatry (or General Adult Psychiatry with appropriate forensic experience)
Section 12(2) approval, Approved Clinician status and DBS clearance
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
Ability to work in and lead team
Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
Participated in continuous professional development
Participated in research or service evaluation
Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
Participate in CPD Programme
Teach trainees from medical and allied health professionals in clinical settings
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and staff morale
Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
Ability to appraise own performance
Experience in providing written reports for legal purposes
Expert knowledge of forensic psychiatry
Risk management linked to provisions of mental health care including secure care and protection of public
Experience of Care Programme Approach
3 years approved higher training in Forensic Psychiatry (or General Adult Psychiatry and equivalent experience in forensic psychiatry)
Higher Specialist Trainees are eligible to apply if within 6 months of their CCT date
Working with mentally disordered offenders
Knowledge of management and clinical leadership structures within the NHS
Ability to contribute to the Directorate and Trust’s strategic direction
Ability to critically appraise published research
Participation in on-going audit
Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Ability to contribute to the Directorate and Trust’s Strategic Direction
Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
Able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post

Desirable

Relevant higher degree eg MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications
Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
Teaching experience